UAW approves Douglas three year contract after strike threat
United Auto Workers members voted 4 865 to 2 660 to approve a three year contract with Douglas Aircraft Co ending a five month deadlock. The agreement offers 5.5 percent wage increase in year one and 3 percent increases in years two and three.
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Nixon silent as aides draw prison terms
Richard Nixon awaited his first formal social appearance since resigning as three of his closest aides were sentenced to prison for the Watergate coverup. Mitchell Haldeman Ehrlichman received prison terms. Mardian faces 10 months to three years. All vowed to appeal.
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Judge upholds Ford oil tariff amid multi state challenge
Federal judge John Pratt rejected a temporary injunction against President Ford's $3 per barrel oil import levy, saying injunctive relief would conflict with public interest. Eight Northeastern states Minnesota and others contest claims of economic damage and vow appeal. Ford argues national security justifies the tariff despite congressional delay and veto prospects.
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AFL CIO backs aid to South Vietnam and Cambodia
The AFL CIO Executive Council urged Congress to provide military and economic support to South Vietnam and Cambodia with a $300 million military package and $222 million for Cambodia. George Meany defended the U S commitment despite past deception by Nixon and Kissinger and opposed withdrawing from allies. Jerry Wurf dissented.
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Third body pulled from water near Queen Mary
A third nude male body was found in Los Angeles Harbor near the Queen Mary on Friday afternoon after workers spotted it near Pier 1. The victim, 45 to 55, with a skull fracture and a three inch head wound, weighed about 165 pounds and stood 5 feet 9 inches tall. Coroners planned autopsies as authorities investigated possible drowning for the two earlier victims found the day before.
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GM to strip small cars price cuts tied to rebates
General Motors announced up to 313 cut on smaller models as nine cars will have less standard equipment. Deliveries of the stripped autos begin next month as GM aims to offer greater value and lower base prices across the 1975 lineup announced by Thomas A. Murphy at a Chicago Auto Show luncheon.
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Ford to idle 67,100 workers as eight car lines shut
Ford Motor Co announced sweeping layoffs for next week, shutting eight car assembly lines and four plants for five days. About 67,100 hourly workers will be affected, with 31,725 to be off at least a week. The move follows a 60 percent drop in profits from 1973 to 361 million.
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Winds lash Southland as hazardous conditions return
Strong winter winds hit Southern California and Arizona causing dangerous driving, choppy coastal seas, and multiple road closures. A dust storm reduced visibility near Quartzsite killing two in a 10 vehicle crash on I-10. Forecasts expect calmer, warmer weather later today with fair skies.
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Where to Find It Ward Vows Probe After Sheriffs Dept
The Where to Find It column reports Ward refuses to resign and pledges a thorough probe into the Sheriff’s Department as part of ongoing governance scrutiny.
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